Robin and Vicky Go to Market, Camera in Hand

Robin King and Vicky DeAngelis have reported back from the Winter 2013 TNNA trade show in Long Beach, California. This is a great glimpse at what market participants see and do while they are there. Since most of us are regular stitchers, we can't go but Vicky and Robin were kind enough to take us there through their blogs.  I waited until everything was posted and now present it all here for your enjoyment.  Thanks, Vicky!  Thanks, Robin.  Vicky is first.
http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/first-day-of-market/

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/market-report/

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/needlepoint-now-at-market/

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/a-few-of-my-favorite-things-3/

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/some-more-of-my-favorite-things/

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/too-many-canvases-not-enough-time/

http://mostlyneedlepoint.com/so-where-have-i-been/

Now here is Robin's report.
http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2013/02/tnna-long-beach-2013-recap-part-1.html

http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2013/02/tnna-long-beach-2013-recap-part-2.html

http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2013/02/tnna-long-beach-2013-recap-part-3.html

http://needlepointstudyhall.blogspot.com/2013/02/tnna-long-beach-2013-recap-part-4.html

Thank you so much for letting us have a glimpse of all the fun, ladies!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Gathered Stitch Tutorial

Needle Works has posted a wonderful tutorial on how to gather a thread to make an interesting effect. This works with ribbons, Flair, Wonder Ribbon, Sparkle Rays, Fyre Werks--basically any flat thread.  It will also work with any relatively large thread like Silk N Ivory or Watercolours.
http://www.stitchinginthetexashillcountry.com/the_needle_works/2013/02/share-a-stitch-sunday-february-17.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

A Knotty Reminder

BeStitched reminds us of the various uses of French knots.
http://bestitchedneedlepoint.com/bestitched-needlepoint-is-getting-all-knotted-up/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Finishing Kelly

Kelly Clark's revamped website now has a wonderful finishing section. Need some ideas for that Kelly canvas? Or just want to see great finishing? This is the place!
http://kellyclarkneedlepoint.com/finishing-ideas

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.

Wear It, Carry It

Rittenhouse just wrote about some of the many wearable needlepoint designs they have created and/or finished for their customers.
http://rittenhouseneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2013/01/wear-art.html

Somewhat along the same lines, check out these portfolios for carrying your canvases safely as you travel.  Linda says they are from Bags by Barb, owned by Barbara Garrana.
http://nystitchingsisters.blogspot.com/2013/01/portfolio-for-needlepoint.html

Barb does regular bags as well as portfolios.  Here is more about her courtesy of Janet Perry.
http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/bags-by-barb/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com